Local News from Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
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Local election candidate fuming over his name being spelt wrong
A candidate running in Rochdale’s local elections was outraged after his name was misspelt by the council.
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The town with a solution to their traffic problem
Littleborough is a picturesque town on the edge of Greater Manchester with stunning views of the Pennines and a tranquil lake. There is just one problem – traffic.
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Local Elections 2026: What every party in Rochdale has to offer ahead of local elections
The local elections in Rochdale are fast approaching and all political parties are jostling for votes in the build up to May 7.
Coming up next On Air
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Sounds of the 70s6:00pm - 8:00pm
with Helena Hart
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Mill About Mix8:00pm - 10:00pm
with Alison and the team from Mill About playing all of their favourite hits.
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The Graveyard Shift10:00pm - Midnight
with Gemma Johnson, as she explores the strange, unusual and down right spooky. Featuring a midnight ghost story from the darkest depths of the graveyard.
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After HoursMidnight - 2:00am
For the night owls, night workers and everyone still going while the rest of the town sleeps. Music, chat and company after dark.
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Wide Awake Club2:00am - 5:00am
For those who find themselves awake at 3am more often than they’d like. Calm music, understanding voices and quiet company.
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Up Before the Alarm5:00am - 7:00am
for early starters, commuters and anyone already on their second brew. Livelier music and new voices warming things up before breakfast.
